Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on India's longest-serving PM record
Synopsis
On 10 June 2025, Narendra Modi became India's longest continuously elected Prime Minister, crossing Jawaharlal Nehru's 4,399-day benchmark. The following day, he personally responded to congratulations from leaders including Trump, Netanyahu, Merz, and Meloni on X — a rare diplomatic moment where a domestic milestone drew a coordinated global response.
Key Takeaways
PM Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister on 10 June 2025 , crossing 4,399 days in office.
He surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record, which is counted from 1952 — the year of India's first general elections.
Modi personally thanked leaders including US President Donald Trump , Singapore PM Lawrence Wong , Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu , German Chancellor Friedrich Merz , and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on platform X.
Indira Gandhi served more than 14 years in total but her tenure was not continuous, making Modi's run the longest unbroken elected PM tenure in Indian history.
Modi has served since 2014 , winning successive mandates in 2019 and a third consecutive term in 2024 .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 June 2025 responded to a wave of international congratulations, thanking multiple world leaders for their warm wishes after he became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister on 10 June 2025, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,399 days in office.
Modi's Responses to World Leaders
Responding to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on social media platform X, Modi said, 'Thank you Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for your warm wishes. I look forward to working closely with you to further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and take India-Singapore ties to new heights.'
To Guyana President Irfaan Ali, Modi expressed appreciation and reaffirmed mutual cooperation: 'Thank you, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, for your gracious words and warm wishes. I look forward to continuing our cooperation for the benefit of the people of India and Guyana.'
Thanking US President Donald Trump, Modi said he looked forward to further advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of both nations and the world.
Responses to European and Regional Leaders
Modi reposted a congratulatory video from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him 'my friend' and affirming that India-Israel friendship would 'continue to grow from strength to strength.' He also thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reaffirming his commitment to deepening the India-Germany strategic partnership across key areas.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay were among the other leaders acknowledged. To Tobgay, Modi said he 'cherishes the friendship and deeply values the special relationship between India and Bhutan.'
The Historic Milestone Explained
Modi crossed Nehru's benchmark with 4,399 days as an elected Prime Minister on 10 June 2025. Notably, Nehru's tenure is counted from 1952 — the year of India's first general elections — rather than from the 1947 interim government period. While former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for more than 14 years in total, her tenure was not continuous, distinguishing Modi's unbroken run from 2014 through successive mandates in 2019 and a historic third consecutive term in 2024.
Landmark Projects of the Modi Era
The Modi government's tenure has been marked by a series of high-profile infrastructure and nation-building initiatives, including the new Parliament building, Central Vista redevelopment, Kartavya Path, Vande Bharat trains, the Statue of Unity, INS Vikrant, the Kashmir rail link, Noida International Airport, Namo Bharat RRTS, and the Ganga Expressway.
With congratulations continuing to arrive from across the globe, the diplomatic acknowledgement underscores India's growing international standing under Modi's leadership — and sets the stage for renewed bilateral engagements in the months ahead.
Point of View
And several of the partnerships Modi reaffirmed on X have moved slowly on hard deliverables. The more consequential question is whether a third term marked by record tenure will translate into record outcomes on trade, security, and multilateral reform — or whether the diplomatic warmth remains largely ceremonial.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When did PM Modi become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister?
PM Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister on 10 June 2025, crossing 4,399 days in office. This surpassed the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru, counted from 1952 when India held its first general elections.
Whose record did PM Modi break?
Modi surpassed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,399 days as an elected Prime Minister. Nehru's tenure is counted from 1952 rather than 1947, as he headed an interim government before the country's first general elections were held.
Why is Modi considered the longest-serving and not Indira Gandhi?
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi served for more than 14 years in total, but her tenure was not continuous. Modi's unbroken run from 2014 through 2019 and into a third consecutive term in 2024 makes him the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in Indian history.
Which world leaders congratulated PM Modi on the milestone?
Several world leaders congratulated Modi, including US President Donald Trump, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Guyana President Irfaan Ali, and Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay. Modi personally responded to each on social media platform X.
What are some major projects completed during Modi's tenure?
The Modi government's tenure has included the new Parliament building, Central Vista redevelopment, Kartavya Path, Vande Bharat trains, the Statue of Unity, INS Vikrant, the Kashmir rail link, Noida International Airport, Namo Bharat RRTS, and the Ganga Expressway.
